Incredible 1978 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Soft Taupe Silk Cape Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-victoria-royal If the cut and drape

If the cut and drape of it were not enough the skirt was then trimmed with a band of tightly spaced feathers that were hand dyed to match the silk

The genius is in the simplicity that sense of not being able to pin it into any set category

This is far simpler and all black but it has that feel though the back and seems a simpler

The cut is fairly straight and easy with just a hint of the waist and a gradually widens as it nears the hem

Incredible 1978 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Soft Taupe Silk Cape Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-victoria-royal If the cut and drapeThis is a fantastic and surprisingly avant garde Haute Couture dress by Pierre Cardin. It is from the 1978 time period and we have included some reference photos of a version of the dress done in a darker colour. I love that we have these as sit really gives you an idea of how fantastic and unusual this is once it is on the body. It is a beautiful and elegant piece that may not be as mod in feel as some of Cardin's earlier pieces but it is one that